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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

A FRGNCHMAN'S MANNERS.
His Squirmings and Twistings the Poetr
of Contortion-An Artistic Swindle.

His Squirmings and Twistings the Poetry
of Contortion-An Artistic Swindle.
Many years ago witnessed leave taking
on the platform of the railway station at
Rome, Italy. which never think of without
associating it with the triumphant art of a
Frenchmans manner The gentleman was a
member OF the French legation at Naples A
lady and her daughter had come to see him
off. lie made his Gdieux inimitably ex-
pressiyc His squirmings and twistlngs were
the very poetry of contortion. You felt it
was insincere, that he had perhaps gone
through the same motions thousand times
before, but you couldn't deny that it was
graceful and effective. The cheeks of the
younger lady were pink with the emotion
produced by the exuberance of bis manner.
She blushed, not because she was embar
rassetl but because she liked it, The subtle
art of the fellows demonstrations made you
forgive him fer being such a professional
humbug.
And this reminds me to say that no other
bow as Frenchman can. He perfectly il
Illustrates the idea expressed by the dictum
that curved line is the line of beauty. An
Englishman rarely inclines the body in salut-
ing a lady, and when he does. if your taste is
exacting, you wish he hadn't The American
considers it enough to take off his hat. it
saves his spine and it is the conventional
thing to do. But when Frenchman salutes
his entire anatomy is absorbed in the act.
Every joint in his body is brought into play.
Every muscle feels the tension of the de-
mand. Every nerve center recognizes the
Importance of the occasion Viewed simply
as a pantomime it strike your admiration.
The effect is most impressive, and when the
object of it is an imaginative end sensitive
woman you are disposed to pardon her be-
trayal of satisfaction.
Nevertheless, there is a disillusiouizing
sense that the the whole thing is an artistic
swindle His affections are no keener, his
sympathies no deeper, his perceptions no
finer than those of other men. He may have
more quicksilver in his blood, more of the
monkey in his suppleness, find more attrac-
ton in outward form and take greater de-
light in mere ceremonial, but at heart and in
truth he is not the Incompatible chevalier
The master of mode and the knight examplar
| of etiquette is not tine genuine expositor of
real gallantry .-Brooklyn Eagle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
Ingersoll on Ella Wheeler Wilcox

you have written won der-ful lines You
make wonderful poetry 1t delights me TO
read it, and l am truly glad to meet you"
Such were the words of gracious, honest
and earnest greeting to Mrs. Ella Wheeler
Wilcox. the fair poetess. by the great icono-
clast, Mr.. Robert G. Ingersoil, on the occasion
of one of his late receptions at his home in
New York Il was social incident of no
ordinary interest. this hailing each other of
these two ships of genius as they passed by on
the ocean of time, each bearing its precious
cargo of human heart food; the coming to-
gether Of tire very extremes of strength and
tenderness of the most beautiful and soul
stirring eloquence of the age.
He held her hand some time in his. and
gazed earnestly down into the fair, childlike,
happy face so eagerly searching his, very
much as if be were going to stoop and kiss it,
but he did not, yoG know-he only looked so.
Mr.. Ingersoll was born hooking 50.
The gathering was large and brilliant
one, and Mrs Wilcox was the center of at
traction throughout the evening She was
treated with marked distinction by her dis
tinguished host, who sought her frequently,
and together they carried on little duets of
converse not often excelled in charm even in
New York parlors One little strain for III
stance:
Il hold You to be mistress of rhythm, $ he
said, ''and ! am great believer in rhythm.
coupled with thought, of course Do YOU
know he continued, what rhythm iss Iii
the rise and fall, the swish and swing of the
blood in the human frame, produced by emo
ton, whether in poetry or music: whether
grave or gay, courageous or fearful, malicious
u loving; whether the surging tides of pas
sion, the dancing ripples of innocent joy, or
the placid cain of satisfaction flowing on TN
der the clear, bright skies of cloaileSs con-
scieuce New York Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

TIE tour of the World in Eighty
Days" will be made at Harper's theatre
tonight. bg Mr.. w. J Fleming as the
eccentric 'Phileas Fogg, and an extra
ordinary fine corps of actors The play
u Il DEMONSTRATION of Jules Verne S
famous story, boiled down and given in
such excellent shape as to convert fiction
into reality. The company appeared at
Davenport Saturday night and the audi-
ence was delighted beyond measure. The
stage arrangement of the piece is accord
ing 10 Mr.. Jennings own ideas. and in
it he has shown bis good sense in the
introduction of American characters
which, while not interfering with the
general run of the story, seems to take
the place of those ideas of the author
which reflect unjustly on American in
stitutions, and the American abroad is
allowed to stand out in as bold q light as
the Englishman or the Frenchman The
scenic effects are grand and original, and
the entire production is well worth see
ing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

What is cold in the head? Medical
authorities say it is due TO atmospheric
germs. uneven clothing of the body,
rapid cooling when IN perspiratiOu, &c.
The important point is that cold in the
head is a genuine rhinits. an infamma-
ton of the lining membrane of the nose,
which, when unchecked, is certain to
produce catarrhal coudition-For
cstarrh is essentially cold which
nature is DO longer able To resolve" OF
throw off Ely's Cream Balm has proved
its superiority, and sufferers from cold in
the head should resort to it before that
common ailment becomes seated and
ends in obstinate catarTh.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remark
able recovery of Mr.. J Z. Corley, who
was so helpless he could not turn in bed,
or raise his head; every body SAID he was
dying of consumption. 4 trial bottle OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery was sent him.
Finding relief, he bought large hottie
and box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
by the time be had taken two boxes Of
pills and two bottles of the Discovery, be
was well and had gained in flesh thirty
six pounds Trial bottle of this great
discovery for consumption free at Hartz
& Babusen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

Disorders Winch Affect the Kidneys

Are among the most formidable known
Diabetes, Brights disease, gravel, and
other complaints OF the urinary organs
are not ordinarily cured in severe cases
but they may be averted by timely medi
cation. A useful stimulant of the urinary
glands has ever been found in Hostetter'
Stomach Bitters, medicine which MOI
only affords the requisite stimulus when
they become inactive, but increases theil
vigor and secretiye power. BY increasing
the activity of the kidneys and bladder,
this medicine has the additional effect o.
expelling from the blood impurities
which ii is the peculiar office of those or,
CANS to eliminate and pass off. The
Bitters is also purifier aud strengthened
of the bowels, an invigorant of the
stomach, and matchlcss remedy fol-
biliousness and fever and ague. 1t coun
teracts tendency to premature decay
and sustains and comforts the aged and
infirm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Ro,k Is aud County, IS
In the County Court, to the March Term, A. D.
1881.
{. To all persons concerned; Public notice is here
Ivy given that the undersigned, guardian of Nellie
Il. Swecker and Arthur B. Swecker, minor child
rem Of California Navsda Sweckcr deceased. has
filed in the office of the clerk of the county court
Of Rock Island county anu state of Illinois. pc
tition for an order for the sale of the following
described real estate belonging to said minors
situste, lying and being in the county of Rock
Island and state Of Illinois, and described as fol
lows, to-wit: The undivided one-eighth l-S) of
The north one hundred 200 acres Of the north
west quarter "a OF section fourteen C4), in
township sixteen toy, range five ~ west, and
that said petition will be heard on the first day Of
the said March term, A ID 1887, to be begun on
the Second Monday of March, A. D., 1887, as
soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. at which
time and place you eau appear and object 10 said
petition il yoH see fit SO to do.
dated February 10th, 1857.
CHARLES II STOnDARD,
Guardian of Nellie L. Swccker and Arthur b.
Swecker, minors.
SWEENEY & WALKER, So'rs for Petitioner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
HOW TO Set Rich

My success is owing to my liberality
in advertising : Bonner. Frequent and
constant advertising brought me all !
own.-A. T. Stewart Success depends
upon a liberal patronage of printing
ofices.--Astor, How can the world
know man has good thing unless he
advertises the possession of it?-Vander-
bilt. My son, deal only with men who
advertise. You will never lose by it,
Franklin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
For Animals.

Mango. distemper. diarrhoes and worms
in dogs quickly cured. Scratches. sores
gals, bruises. cuts or wounds of any kind
quickly and permanently healed by wash
ing with the fluid. DR.. ]. Hough, The
distinguished veterinary surgeon, says
u find Darbys Prophylactic fluid all that
it is represented, As o local application
] believe it to be without an equal" Fol
collie and scours it acts like magic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
The greatest foe of America people

The greatest foe of America people is
consumption; It's victims number many
thousands each year. Physicians and
druggists have ct last found a remedy
which they feel justified In Recommend
ing. This is DR.. Bigelow's Cure. which
cures consumption in stages that other
remedies are of no benefit It cures
coughs, colds, and all throat and lung
diseases speedily and safely. Price so
cents and 81, Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
SWEENEY s WALKER. compl.Es s Sol
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Rock Island county.
To the May Term. A. d. 1887. of the Circuit
Court-In Chancery.
John II Lippencott vs. Charles ". McGovern-
Bill TO foreclose mortgage.
To the above named nonresident defendant
Charles W. MeGOvern Notice is hereby given {,
you that the above named complainant has flee
in said court bis bill Of complaint against you, on
the chancery side of said court; that summons
in chancery has been issued in said cause agains
you returnable 10 the next term of said crcui
court, to be begun and holden at the corrt house
in the city of Rock Island. in said count , on tn,
first Monday of May D. 1887, at which time an(
place you will appear, and plead, answer or demu
TO said bill of complaint If you see fit.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, March Is. 1887.
Z. Ii. BOWMAN. Jr
Clerk of said Cour
SwEES;iY & WALKER. Complts Solr's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

In order to give all chance to test it,
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, Dr. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds, will be, for limited time, given
away. This offer is not only liberal, bu,
shows unbounded faith in the merits oil
this great remedy. All who suffer from
coughs, colds, consumption, asthma,
bronchitis. or any affection of throat,
chest. or lungs, are especially requested
to call al Hartz & Bahnsens drug store,
and get trial bottle free, large bottles
81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow'
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cures
promptly and permanently coughs, colds,
Group, whopping cough, influenza, broni,
chitIs, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childs
rem. Price. so cents aud 81, of drug
gists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. Of
Boston, Mass. organized 1879. Asset.
nearly $1,000,000. E. W Hurst, agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections, loans money and vii
ttend to any legal business intrusted tc
him. Office, postotace block, Rock Isl
and, Ills ds&w1y
The taxes for 1886 are now due. Office
in the court house.
GEO. E. LAMBERT, Collector
Coal, Potatoes, Etc.
For coal, leave orders at Wheelan Bros
grocery, or at 1903 Second avenue. Fol-
onions and potatoes, apply under May
Bros. old stand, Second avenue
JOHN WARNER.
VIM. McEnlry,
Attorney at law, loans money on good
security. makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell & Lyndc, bankers, Office il
post office block
Hard Coat Market
Crate and egg. 1915; range No. 4 ant
nut, SO per ton, screened and deliv
cred, for best quality of anthracite coal
Z. G. FRAZER.
Barth & Babcoek, Dentists.
No 1924 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid TO saving the natural teeth and
Inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
Ioosposes One DoIla1
NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County, e.
To the May Term, A. d. 1887, of the Circuit
Court-In Chancery.
Elvira R. Lord Vs. Charles W. NeGovem-Bill to
forcloee mortgage.
To the above named non resident defendant
Charles W, McGovern: Notice is hereby given t,
you that the above named complainant has flee
in said court her bill of complaint against you
the chancerY side of said court; that summon,
in chancery has been issued in said cause sgains
you, returnabe TO the next term of said Circuit
court, TO be begun and holden at the court house
in the city of Rock Island in said county. on the
first Monday of May A. D 1887, at which time and
place you will appear and plead, answer demul
TO said bill of complaint if you fit.
Dated at Rock Island, III, March 10, 1887.
E H. BOWMAN. Jr,
Clerk OF said Court
SWEENEY 6 " ArKRR Cnmnl.fs snl'rs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE

OF REAL ESTATE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, To-
County of Rock Island.
In the County Court OF the February Term, A. d.
1887.
Edward Murrin. Administrator of the estate Of
John Murrin, deceased, VS. Jane Murrin Bridg-
ct Cunningham, Michael Murrin, Ann Conwell
Bridget Murrin. Jane Murrin, John Murrin, Ann
Naturalization tc sell real estate to pay debts.
In pursuance of an order of said court made and
entered in said cause on the 21sI day Of February
A. D. 1887, in said tenn, notice is hereby given
that on Tuesday the a2d day Of March. D..
1887. at the hour of two O'Clock in the afternoon.
at the north ioor Of the court house in the city of
Rock Island in said county, the undersigned. Ed
ward Murrin administrator aforesaid, will sell
at public vendns 10 the highest bidder for cash in
hand the following described premises, to wit: a
lot in the city Of Rock Island county Of Rock ISL
and aud state OF Illinois. fronti' Thirty feet
Twenty first street and extending One Hundred
feet on Third ayenue. known as sub lot ten (16)
block fourteen t14) in Spencer 81 Cases addition
10 Rock leland.
Dated this 21st day OF February. A d. 1887.
EDWARD MURRIN,
Administrator Of the estate Of John Murrin, de-
ceased.
P.o'MAEA, Atty for administrator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
4 ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Sampson II. Rayner. Deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed Ai-
ministrator, with the will annexed, Of the estate
of Sampson II. Raymer. late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives
notice that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county, at the office of the clerk
of said court in the city of Rock Island. at the
April term. on the Third Monday in April
next, al which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested to
ate nd for the purpose of having the eadi ust
ed. All persons indebted TO said estate are re
Quested TO make immediate payment TO the IN.
dersigned
Dated this AID dsv of February, A. D., 1887.
WILLIAM W. ELLIOTT.
Administrator, with the Will annexed.
PLEtsANTs HURST, Att'ys for Admir-.
feb-23d4w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
GETTING OLD.

As year succeeds TO year. the more
Imperfect lifc's fruition seems,
Our dreams, as baseless as of yore,
Are not the same enchanting dreams.
The girls love now note me slow
How dull the boys who once seem'd wittyi
Perhaps I'm getting old know
I'm still romantic-more's the pity
George Eliot.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
|V'AX SALE NOTICE.

State Of Illinois Rock Island County IS. :
To L j. Long Timothy Enright, the unknown
owners and all Others interested: You are here
by notified that the following lands situated in
the county of Rock ISLAND and state of Illinois, to
wit Al Of the southeast fri section - 81. 2 east
on island; all of the northeast section 81, 81. 2
east. on island; all of the fri northwest section
-. 81 . east, on island assessed to T. J. Long
lot /, nwl4 swla, and lot 2. swl. swA all in
ton -, range %, . east. assessed to unknown
also lots and 10 in block IS, Brgham's addition
I COrdovs, ILL.,. was sold al the collectors sale on
June 18th and 18TH 1885, respectively, for the tax
ee and costs and special assessments due the state
of Illinois and the county Of Rock Island for the
year 1884, to NJ. W. Burgh. and afterwards assign
ed t. the undersigned. except lots and TO- in
block -, Brighams ADDITION 10 Cordova. III,
which was sold to the undersigned, and that the
time of redemption from said sales will expire on
the Hth day of June 1887, and the time of redemp
ton on he last named lots will expire on June
18th, 1887. D. ZIMMERMAN.
Cordova, H., March :, 1887. st
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
ELECTION NOTICE.

ELECTION NOTICE.
Notice is hcrebv given that on Tuesday. the 5th
day of April A. D. 1881 In the city Ci Rock lei
and, an election will be held fer the following
officers. to-wlt
CITY OFFICERS.
One Mayor for two years
One City Clerk for two years.
One City Treas rer for two years.
One City Attorney for two years.
One Alderman in the First ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Second ware for twoyears
One Alderman in the Third ward for two wears.
One Alderman in the .fourth ward for two years
One Alderman in ire Fifth ward fer two yesrs
One Aidermsn in the Sixth w I'd FOR two years
One Alderman in the seventh ward for two Yrs
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One Supervisor for one VI ar
Four Assistant Supervisors for one year
One Assessor for one year.
One Collector for one year.
REGISTER AND Voting PLACES.
LIST ward Franklin Hose House.
I'd ward, Phoenix Hose House.
Sd ward Wide Awake Hose House
9TH ward, Rescue Hose House.
5ih ward, Twenty second street Hose House.
9Th ward, Cable Hose House.
7th ward, G lpin Hose House.
Which election will be opened at o clock in the
morning and continue open until o'clock in tn,
afternoon Of that day.
ROBERT KOEHLER,
City and Town Clerk.
Dated Rock Island, H., the 18th day of March
A d. 1887.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

Peculiar in medicinal merit and won.
derful cures-Hood's Sarsaparilla. Now
is the time to take it. for now it will dc
the most good.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

All the new spring models have the eff
feet of being made over" costumes, as
they are composed Of two distinct fabrics
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

Partisan buttons out buttons any butts
tons seen for many day, and are of
the most elegant aud elaborate deserip-
ton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

A ton Of palmetto is to be sent north from
Sanford, Fla, TO be manufactured into paper
as test Of that material for printing paper
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

posed to remove ledge of rocks
at Drew's prairie end of powders
at foot of Dallas chute; repair damssin
Shokokon chute; construct several wing
dams from west side of Burlington ISL
and to hold the channel on western
shore; put in 1000 lineal feet of shore
protection at Sauerwin's bend; close
dams from upper Twin Island to west
ern shore and from lower Twin Island
to Burlington island; close dams at the
chutes of Islands 394 and 395; and con-
s,ruct about 1900 Iineal feet of shore
protection on east sides of Devils Lake.
It is proposed to carry out this work
by days labor and government plant,
to procure the brush by competition
and to procure the rock by formal con
tract after due advertising.
18th. For repairs. care and outfit of
plant belonging to the United, $40 coo.
1DtH. It Vi tuO tOuStt uItibh W.
TWO STEAM LAUNCHES,
with steel bulls, and brush harges, sos
600. Major Mackenzie states that two
wooden launches of similar size and
power were in use the past season and
proved very valuable, aids to cconom-
ical and advantageous work, doing the
duty of larger tow boats at much less
cost of operating. The use of these
launches reduced the cost of material in
place at Crooked Slough last season to
s. gents per cubic yard, which is
much lower than any previous work.
1t is proposed to build these launches
by contract, after due advertising.
18th. Fer operating expenses of
United States dredging plant in cutting
new channels at obstructed points, So,
600
SUMMARY.
For construction work 1888 $50
For new plant .-..---.----.------- lOINu
For examinations surveys and guages 5000
For repair, care and outfit of plant. 1o,0t
TOtal...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ,11V
The government launches, Louise and
Stella, are now on their way up from
Keokuk with a. feet of q barges and a
steam drill boat One will go to work
Immediately replacing the old system of
buoys on the rapids. and adding several
new ones, and the other with the barges
and drill will continue the work in the
vicinity Of Andalusia.
Inspectors Burns and Scott are ill.,
specting a number of boats on the ways
| boln,.y 4 Ia.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

Geneva point is a lace which Will be
much used the coming season on washa>
Bile dresses, as it is very durable and at
the same time attractive.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
GUTENBERG TO wAUPLToN,

GUTENBERG TO wAUPLToN,
sixteen miles, 100000 1t is proposed
TO raise the wing dams at the foot OF
CassyIle slough. and closing the dam in
the chute of island 1872, about 1900 lii
cal feet Of shore protection in Cassville
slough. closing dams at Jack Oak slough
and Bunker chutes, and about 2 900 feet
of shore protection on island 1913 and in
bend opposite. This work will be doae
by contract.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21
It'll, For work from
SAND PRAIRIE TO SAVANNAH,


aud other pciats of upper rapids 3d.
600. Il is proposed to continue opera
items at Duck Creek chain, to remove
projections Of points Of rocks and lodges
interfering with navigation at St Louis
Cabin, Campbrll's and Moline chains.
This work will be carried out 'by infur>
NAL agreement with the lowest bidder,
the price being fixed by mpetilion
81 Il - 100000. Z. G L..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

fifteen mics. $50, 900. This is a contIn>
uance of last seasons project, aud conl>
pIi5es about 1000 lineal feet Of shore
protection in the slough. the closing of
several small cut-offs, and closing of dams
at Capoh and Ferryville sloughs. 1t is
proposed to do this work by formal cou-
tract, after advertising in the usual man
ner. 1t is proposed to do this work by
DAYS labor and government plant, aud to
procure the material as indicated in item
No It.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-21

The taxes for 1886 are now due. Office
in the court house.
GEO. E. LAMBERT, Collector